JAMB Government 1980 Question 7

Question 7

Legislature

In a parliamentary system of government, a Bill is almost certain to be passed after the

  1. A.second reading
  2. B.third reading
  3. C.fourth reading
  4. D.fifth reading
  5. E.none of the above
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (second reading)

Explanation

At the second reading the House debates and votes on the main principle of the bill; once a bill passes this stage it is almost certain to become law, as later stages only deal with details.